blown over

Example Sentences

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But while previous storms have blown over, there is increasing anxiety among some US allies that this time the damage might be harder to recover from.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“Denmark and Greenland stood firm and refused to be blown over by the most powerful man in the world,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The latest outbreak began in the Netherlands in 2023, where tens of thousands of sheep died, and midges blown over from the continent began infecting livestock in the south-east of England too.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

But then saw the flames get blown over by the wind.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2024

Now that the hurricane had blown over, Becca’s dad had ripped the wood off the house and piled it up against the garage.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles